Go Mecha Ball
- January 25, 2024
- Whale Peak Games
- 3h median play time
Go Mecha Ball is a fast paced, fantastic twin stick Roguelike, and as long as you don't mind a lack of items early on you'll have a great time with it.
Get on Steam"Go Mecha Ball" is an action-packed twin-stick shooter with arcade roguelite elements, where you can battle enemies as a mech or roll and bump into them as a ball. Explore four diverse worlds filled with unique enemies and obstacles, and arm yourself with a versatile arsenal of over 25 destructive tools. Enhance your mechs with a vast array of upgrades to create a personalized combat experience, and enjoy the dynamic 3D platforms and neon-lit realms. Join the Discord server for more information.
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Reviews
- Incredibly fun and chaotic gameplay that combines twin-stick shooting with pinball mechanics, providing a unique and engaging experience.
- Excellent visuals and sound design that enhance the overall arcade feel, making the game visually appealing and immersive.
- Tight controls and responsive mechanics that allow for fluid movement and satisfying combat, making it easy to pick up and play.
- Performance issues on lower-end hardware and occasional frame drops, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Limited variety in level design and enemy types, leading to repetitive gameplay after multiple runs.
- Some bugs and glitches that can affect gameplay, such as audio issues and character movement problems.
- gameplay117 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Go Mecha Ball" is widely praised for its chaotic, fast-paced, and mechanically engaging twin-stick shooter mechanics, offering tight controls and a satisfying core loop that keeps players immersed. While some reviewers noted performance issues and a lack of variety in roguelike elements, the overall experience is described as fun and addictive, with a unique rolling mechanic that enhances movement and combat. Despite some criticisms regarding repetitiveness and bugs, the game's polished visuals and fluid gameplay make it a standout title in the genre.
“This game has one of the most fun gameplays I have ever seen; it is so chaotic and enjoyable, and the visuals are great as well.”
“The gameplay is genuinely enthralling and it quickly turns into a real heart racer as you struggle to keep up a combo, micromanage a couple dozen enemies on screen at once, play along with the in-game mechanics that ensure you a steady flow of ammo and coins, and play to the strengths of your build.”
“The controls are tight, the gameplay is tight, you waste no time whatsoever getting into it.”
“I can't count how many times I've accidentally dragged my mouse into my second monitor just to click and accidentally minimize the game, which does not pause the gameplay and more often than not causes you to take damage.”
“The gameplay is pretty repetitive and the power-ups are pretty generic, but the movement is so fun that this game still stands out.”
“Unfortunately, any and all possibilities for more mechanical depth or nuance are sent to the drain within a few hours of play.”
- music52 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its energetic and immersive qualities that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find it chaotic, abrasive, and overwhelming. Many users note that the soundtrack fits the game's vibe but may not appeal to everyone, leading to frustrations with volume settings and mixing issues. Overall, the music is described as dynamic and engaging, though it can be polarizing and may require adjustments for a more enjoyable experience.
“The soundtrack is abrasive, clever, and well made.”
“All of the music, sound, and visual design work so well with the gameplay to create an incredibly immersive experience.”
“The music, visuals, and constant physics-based movement alone is a hard recommend from me.”
“Music is atrocious, it just sounds like noise.”
“The audio seems designed to induce stress and is just as overwhelming as the visuals, and the music is kind of odd in and of itself and is not my thing.”
“The music is incredibly busy and when played on top of the hectic sound effects, it becomes very crowded and thick.”
- graphics36 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and aesthetically pleasing art style, with many reviewers noting the gorgeous visuals and fluid animations. However, some players find the visuals to be overwhelming and noisy, which can detract from gameplay clarity. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the chaotic and enjoyable gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding their impact on audio and gameplay coherence.
“The movement in this game is incredibly fluid, and the graphics are gorgeous.”
“The graphics are amazing and I haven't experienced any stutters or frame drops.”
“10/10 for great graphics, fluid movement and combat, and just because I think the dev did a great job executing their vision for this game.”
“The visuals are noisy and only make it harder to tell what's going on.”
“Art style looks neat, but also just amounts to visual noise.”
“The music doesn’t match the visuals and gameplay.”
- optimization18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including frame drops and stuttering, regardless of their hardware. While some users noted that the game is enjoyable and well-designed, they emphasized that optimization needs improvement to fully realize its potential. A few players reported better performance over time, particularly on the Steam Deck, but persistent bugs and inconsistent frame rates remain a concern.
“Every aspect of this game is incredibly well thought out and polished/optimized to an extremely high degree that everything just works, feels incredibly buttery smooth and just has me having more fun every time I start a new run.”
“Awesome performance.”
“If they tighten up the optimization of 'Go Mecha Ball', the game would be a must-play for the genre easily.”
“However, the game is horribly optimized - regardless of your hardware (I have an i7-7820X and 3080 Ti), the game will drop massive frames beyond a certain level.”
“Until these optimization problems are fixed, it's not worth spending money on.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally viewed as moderate, with some players noting a fun experience lasting 8-10 hours but lacking the depth found in other roguelikes. While the core mechanics are praised for their fast-paced nature and the game offers a surprising amount of replay value, many feel that the limited variety in levels and enemy types diminishes long-term engagement. Overall, it has a solid foundation and polish, contributing to a decent replay experience.
“Pretty good replay value.”
“Overall great replayability and an amazing game!”
“Can be overstimulating, and replayability isn't as high as I'd like it to be though.”
“Great foundation and gameplay, but right now it doesn't have that much replay value compared to other roguelikes that have far more variables like enemy types and game-changing items/modifiers.”
“Each playthrough is the same set of levels, but there's a surprising amount of replayability.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers enjoyable gameplay but is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that significantly hinder the experience. Players report frequent issues such as freezing, unresponsive menus, and game-breaking glitches, which often require restarts to resolve. While the core mechanics are fun, the stability problems detract from the overall enjoyment.
“The game glitches are frequent and unbearable, to the point that it makes you unable to play the game properly unless you restart it. This happened to me multiple times in the span of just over an hour, so I can't imagine the problems that could happen later in a run after I put a lot of effort into it.”
“Lastly, a random black screen you can get between missions that just freezes the game.”
“The gameplay is enjoyable and feels fluid, but there are too many frustrating bugs and glitches that get in the way.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and poorly executed, with many players feeling it could be entirely absent without impacting the experience. The introduction and conclusion are presented through simplistic slideshows, leaving players wanting a more engaging narrative and additional context throughout the gameplay. Overall, the story feels underdeveloped and fails to enhance the overall experience.
“I am a huge indie game fan and a sucker for unique storylines.”
“I wish there was a bit more story to it beyond the little slideshows we get at the beginning and end of the game.”
“The story is ridiculous, but it doesn't matter.”
“All in all, the game isn't perfect: it takes way too long to understand how to position yourself in the air, how and when to use the gun, the ability character is absolute trash (like most abilities are save the shield), the story could very well not be here and the last levels where falling hits you for 5 HP when the core of the game is to boost in a single direction is absolutely infuriating.”
“All you have to do to understand how undercooked this game is would be to watch the idiotic slideshow intro story thing.”
“There isn't really a story or goal to be seen in the first run.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a tedious mechanic that feels like a cheap way to encourage mode-switching, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
“This is there as a cheap way to force you to switch between the two modes, but honestly, it makes the game feel extra tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really drains the fun out of the experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is somewhat diminished by the ease of gameplay mechanics, as players find that airborne strategies make it difficult for enemies and bosses to pose a real challenge, leading to a less intense emotional engagement during encounters.
